Hint: Use your browser's "Find on this page" feature to find instruction near you. Enter the two-letter postal abbreviation (ex: TX), then select FIND NEXT. Note that some schools have instructors that travel around the country. These are noted as having "various locations."
The National Rifle Association offers a wealth of training and range construction information, as well as a database for instructors to register upcoming courses. However, as the NRA makes changes in their web site with exasperating frequency, most URLs are not valid for long. Please visit the sight and search out the information you seek.
Action On Target offers NRA-certified gun and firearm safety classes in Maryland (MD), taught by an experienced, NRA-certified instructor. We are Maryland's ONLY NRA-Certified Whitetail Deer Hunting location. Classes at Randallstown, MD and AGC Range at Marriotsville, MD.
Advanced Interactive
Systems, Seattle, WA (Washington) - interactive shooting simulations. "Comprehensive training solutions when lives are on the line."
American Firearms School, North Attleboro, MA. Our mission: "Teaching and Practicing the safe use of firearms in our 18,000 square foot facility."
Applied Protection Concepts, Inc. has the motto, "Professionalism Through Training - One Person at a Time." Applied Protection Concepts, in conjunction with Bridgeport Shooting Range, is probably the most full-service training facility in CT.
DPC Firearms Training,
Dana Point, CA, instructing responsible individuals in the efficient use of
handguns and rifles for recreation, competition and self-defense.
Firearms Academy of Seattle
Since 1987, Marty Hayes has devoted his efforts to teaching firearms safety, competency
and survival skills, with the F.A.S. staff teaching thousands of Pacific Northwest
citizens and law enforcement professionals the most current, effective and proven
life saving skills possible. Seattle/Vancouver, WA
Griffin & Howe offer
a superb wing-shooting school in NY state.
- NRA-certified instructor: Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Home Safety, Personal
Protection, Reloading, Refuse To Be A Victim. north-central MD and
south-central PA.
Gunsite Training Center
in AZ - the one you've heard so much about. Started by gun
guru Col. John "Jeff" Cooper, USMC (Ret).
Permit to Carry Training - Rusty Ramirez, Training Specialist, offers required training for Minnesota (MN), North Dakota (ND) and Utah (UT).
Rogers Shooting School - "To train for success under real life time conditions, Bill Rogers developed a training program and a high speed moving target system. The program replicates the minimal amount of time a shooter will have to successfully neutralize an adversary."
Sea Island Shooting School, 100 Hudson Place, Sea Island, GA 31561.
TEL: 912-638-5175. Wingshooting/shotgun.
Shepherd School, Inc. in TN -
"We offer classes for the Tennessee handgun carry permit, an online course for the Utah
concealed firearm license, TN armed, unarmed, baton and chemical spray security
guard certifications, NRA courses in Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, Personal Protection
in the home, and Refuse To Be A Victim®."
SiGARMS® Academy
in NH offers "Real Life Training. Real World Preparation."
Suarez
International tactical personal defense training. Look for great books by
Gabriel Suarez as well!
SureFire Institute (CA) "offers
a spectrum of courses, including training in firearms and edged weapons, unarmed
defensive and combative techniques, law enforcement and military low-light tactics,
and tactical/protective driving." [Note: the link takes you to SureFire's home page
(they're the company that makes some great tactical flashlights). From there, find
the link at the left labeled "SureFire Institute."
Sure Shot Training,
LLC; Carl Byczkowski, NRA Instructor; NRA Senior Training Counselor - near Baltimore, MD
Tactical
Intervention Specialists -- dedicated to providing the most up to date
training and equipment for Precision Long Range Shooters.
Tactical Response "It is our belief that Warriors come from all walks of life and that all Warriors are our brothers. Some we have just not met yet..."
Tactical Training/Consulting E-mail Brian Williams; bswttciconn.net or telephone
203-335-2236 (CT)
Tequila Shooting
School - DVD by 5-time S.A.S.S. World Champion Richard Young; alias "Tequila."
Heckler & Koch offers shotgun instruction to civilians in
a program developed in conjunction with the National Sporting Clay Association.
The classes are geared toward improving your wingshooting. A current class
schedule can be obtained from HK (H&K H-K) at 703-450-1900, ext. 293. (VA)
NRA short-term
gunsmithing courses (over 100 different) are offered at four locations: Lassen
Cummunity College, Susanville, CA; Montgomery Community College, Troy, NC;
Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK; and Trinidad State Junior College,
Trinidad, CO. If URL goes sour, telephone the NRA at 703-267-1412.
Sonoran Desert Institute -
"Arizona’s premier home study school." "The faculty, staff and administration here
at the Sonoran Desert Institute are committed to your learning experience and
responsive student services – without exception."